by - November 5, 2014 6:24 pm
The people in Arkansas sent a clear message Tuesday – deal with the issues – five incoming state legislators said Wednesday. Reps.-elect Dwight Tosh (R-Jonesboro), Dan Sullivan (R-Jonesboro), Dave Wallace…
by - November 5, 2014 1:26 am
It was a day of historical proportions Tuesday as Northeast Arkansas Republicans defeated several Democratic incumbents in the state House and grew their majority in the state Senate. The numbers…
by - November 3, 2014 10:24 pm
The day before Election Day brought nearly a dozen state and federal candidates to Northeast Arkansas on Monday, ending an 18-month political marathon with candidates hoping to reach the proverbial…
by - October 31, 2014 6:38 pm
In a political career that has spanned more than six decades, former Senator and Governor David Pryor said there have been many changes. Pryor, who started his political career in…
by - October 31, 2014 5:57 pm
Three current Republican governors and one former GOP governor lent their support Friday for the Republican ticket, just days before a pivotal election. Governors Chris Christie of New Jersey, Mike…
by - October 30, 2014 10:33 pm
The battle for a U.S. Senate seat may very well go through Northeast Arkansas as both major candidates spent Wednesday and Thursday, rallying their bases. Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Arkansas, was…
by - October 29, 2014 11:34 pm
The two candidates for a Craighead County state House seat traded barbs Wednesday as both accused one another of desperate behavior at a local civic club’s debate. In the fourth…
by - October 28, 2014 5:10 pm
The Material Works Ltd. (TMW) announced it will build an advanced flat rolled toll processing center adjacent to the new Big River Steel mill in Osceola, Arkansas. The announcement was…
by - October 27, 2014 12:38 am
The 2014 campaign has now entered “the numbers game” as candidates and political parties work to push voters to the polls as early voting enters a second week. Sen. Mark…
by - October 23, 2014 4:04 pm
The state of Arkansas definitely has room to improve in battling other states in the region for economic development projects and the day-to-day economy, Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce president…
by - October 22, 2014 7:31 pm
The two candidates in a competitive state House race in Jonesboro duked it out politically Wednesday as both candidates clarified their opinions before voters head to the polls. State Rep….
by - October 22, 2014 11:38 am
The debates are over but the interest in Arkansas’ U.S. Senate and Governor’s races remain, according to several national political analysts. Talk Business and Politics interviewed Kyle Kondik, managing editor…
by - October 21, 2014 10:59 pm
It will be a busy Wednesday for Jonesboro Mayor Harold Perrin as he tries to advance two major infrastructure projects. Perrin will travel to St. Louis early Wednesday for a…
by - October 21, 2014 3:11 pm
A central Arkansas engineering firm will help the city of Osceola build its new airport, Mayor Dickie Kennemore said Tuesday. The Osceola City Council voted Monday night to hire Garver…
by - October 20, 2014 11:45 pm
The two major party candidates for Arkansas governor met Monday night in a final debate to discuss a variety of issues related to Northeast Arkansas. However, it was the discussion…
by - October 20, 2014 9:17 am
A 436-vote margin made the difference nearly two years ago as State Sen. Robert Thompson, D-Paragould, defeated Republican challenger Blake Johnson in the District 20 state senate race. With two…
by - October 19, 2014 4:29 pm
The home stretch of the 2014 campaign starts Monday (Oct. 20) as voters get an opportunity to mark ballots for this year’s general election. Early voting begins Monday at locations…
by - October 18, 2014 4:39 pm
The two candidates in House District 60 are stressing their beliefs as well as their work before voters head to the polls Nov. 4. Republican Blaine Davis of Hoxie is…
by - October 17, 2014 12:21 am
It was a busy September as Northeast Arkansas legislative candidates raised money for their campaigns, just weeks before the general election. Wednesday was the deadline for candidates to turn in…
by - October 17, 2014 12:08 am
The two candidates who are running for State House district 59 are stressing their experience as reasons that voters should elect them in the fall. Republican Jack Ladyman and Democrat…
